[Schm]

Ok, I'm in college and am, cough, 19 years old. I'm living in an apartment by myself next year, and I think that I would like to have a handgun for not only personal protection purposed but for sport as well. I've read Missouri and Arizona gun laws, and I'm in the green, however I don't think I'm allowed to carry it around in my glovebox until the age of 21


I'd like to not spend that much money because again, I'm a broke ass college student. I've not been around guns that much in my life, despite my grandfather being an avid hunter and rural nature/conservation/shooting all kinds of animals enthusiast. I've shot rifles before and killed deer, but never been that into guns. What's a good starter pistol?

[Dan in PA]

I prefer Glocks for starting guns, they pretty much never stop running.

[CollinsE90]

Glock

/thread

[Schm]

wow, that was quick. How much, can i buy used or is that stupid?

Oh, wait, i iz re-tarded.

http://www.showmeshooters.com/pages/glocks_used.html

[Dan in PA]

Honestly, for the low price of a Glock, I'd just buy it new.

The most absolutely important thing you can possibly do is get self defense instruction from a competent instructor...it could save your life and the lives of others.

[Schm]

Yeah, 550 is not too bad at all.

[FStop7]

For the home? Shotgun all the way. Less risk of over penetration, extremely effective, in theory easier to hit a target ehen under extreme stress.

To carry? Given your trepidation I'd think twice about carrying if I were you. Or at least not carry until after having taken some in depth classes. Carrying is a huge responsibility and is not without serious risk.

[CollinsE90]

Originally Posted by FStop7

For the home? Shotgun all the way. Less risk of over penetration, extremely effective, in theory easier to hit a target ehen under extreme stress.

or a bazooka

[radix]

If you want home protection, get a shotgun. If you want a handgun to take to the range that could serve as a backup home protection weapon, a glock would be a good first choice.

[radix]

Originally Posted by FStop7

For the home? Shotgun all the way. Less risk of over penetration, extremely effective, in theory easier to hit a target ehen under extreme stress.

To carry? Given your trepidation I'd think twice about carrying if I were you. Or at least not carry until after having taken some in depth classes. Carrying is a huge responsibility and is not without serious risk.

Didn't see your post, sorry.

[CollinsE90]

i still think a bazooka would be perfect, would you fuck with someone who has a bazooka on his shoulder when you bust in?

[radix]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

i still think a bazooka would be perfect, would you fuck with someone who has a bazooka on his shoulder when you bust in?

Anyone who had the sense to realize that the explosion would kill you both, not to mention the backblast.

[CollinsE90]

Originally Posted by radix

Anyone who had the sense to realize that the explosion would kill you both, not to mention the backblast.

i would use it as intimidation, doubt the robbers would have enough brains to realize it would kill us both...they would probably shit their pants

/sarcasm

[radix]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

i would use it as intimidation, doubt the robbers would have enough brains to realize it would kill us both...they would probably shit their pants

/sarcasm

When you get your bazooka, PM me your address.

[CollinsE90]

Originally Posted by radix

When you get your bazooka, PM me your address.

you're an exception, your pretty much the closest james bond ill ever know...havent found anything you DONT know(i know there are things, just seems that way)

[lambtron]

If you want a cheap plastic gun that shoots real bullets, get a Glock. If you want a well crafted gun that is accurate enough to shoot the wings off a fly whilst leaving the rest of the poor bastard intact, then get a Sig Sauer.

[radix]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

you're an exception, your pretty much the closest james bond ill ever know...havent found anything you DONT know(i know there are things, just seems that way)

I was blessed with a good memory, and the good sense to shut the fuck up and listen when I'm unfamiliar with the subject matter. There's a metric shit ton of things I don't know.

[jeremicium]

Originally Posted by lambtron

If you want a cheap plastic gun that shoots real bullets, get a Glock. If you want a well crafted gun that is accurate enough to shoot the wings off a fly whilst leaving the rest of the poor bastard intact, then get a Sig Sauer.

A cheap plastic gun that never jams, is easy to maintain, and accurate enough to do the job.

[FStop7]

Originally Posted by lambtron

If you want a cheap plastic gun that shoots real bullets, get a Glock. If you want a well crafted gun that is accurate enough to shoot the wings off a fly whilst leaving the rest of the poor bastard intact, then get a Sig Sauer.

derp

[bolinp78]

People will tend to say "glock" right off the bat without considering fit. Glocks are notorious for being uncomfortable in the hand, DEPENDING on who you are. They give a lot of people trouble. You need to take that into account, I'd recommend shooting one before buying if you can.

[bolinp78]

Originally Posted by lambtron

If you want a cheap plastic gun that shoots real bullets, get a Glock. If you want a well crafted gun that is accurate enough to shoot the wings off a fly whilst leaving the rest of the poor bastard intact, then get a Sig Sauer.

Pretentiousness aside, if you read the OP again, you'll see that he says that he doesn't have much money.

[M3ltdown]

I'd get an XD or a Glock as a beginner gun for a broke ass college student


Personally, I only carry custom 1911s.